Richard Heiser | Defining and Applying HRM in the Workplace

Defining and Applying HRM in the Workplace has eleven chapters, each of which are written and designed for convenient delivery, ease of learning of material, and efficiency in referencing the contents. The chapters follow a uniform structure, each opening with chapter objectives, followed by the topic content and summary remarks, and closing with review materials, which include content questions, application exercises, and case study discussions. Following is a list of the textbook’s unit and chapter content.

INTRODUCTION

Workplace History
Defining Human Resource Management
About the Presentation

UNIT I: STAFFING PRACTICES AND OVERSIGHT

CHAPTER 1: BEGIN WITH THE WORKLearning About Work
Common Categories of Work and Workers
Using Work Knowledge
Studying Work
The Formation of a Position
Writing Job Descriptions
Ancillary Information
Program Administration

CHAPTER 4: WORKPLACE ORGANIZATIONSA View of Different Economic Sectors
A Framework
Elements of an Organization
The Rights and Roles of Workers and Managers
A Variety of HRM Priorities

CHAPTER 5: ENABLE WORKER PERFORMANCEOn Being a Good Place to Work
Employee-Employer Relationships: A Mix of Elements
Influential Researchers
The Conditions of Influence
The Manner of Management
The Role of Employee Communications
Action Programming
Conditions and Standards for Adoption